Elite Biomedical Solutions Receives Patent for Medical Device Opening Tool
The MX40 Case Surgeon allows hospital technicians to open and repair wearable patient monitors on-site without damaging internal components.
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Court Upholds DMCA Repair Exemption for Medical Devices
A US District Court has upheld a rule allowing limited circumvention of copyright protections for the repair and maintenance of medical devices.
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Air Force Secretary Backs Right-to-Repair in Military Contracts
A Senate hearing highlighted support for right-to-repair in defense contracts, citing benefits like faster repairs, greater flexibility, and reduced contractor dependence.
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Elite Biomedical Solutions Receives Patent for Medical Device Opening Tool
The MX40 Case Surgeon allows hospital technicians to open and repair wearable patient monitors on-site without damaging internal components.
Right to Repair Laws Expand, But Medical Devices Remain Sidelined
All 50 states have introduced Right to Repair legislation, and seven have passed laws—largely focused on electronics and appliances—leaving questions about whether, and how, medical devices should be included.
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Right to Repair Legislation Now Filed in All 50 States
With Wisconsin filing its first Right to Repair bill, all 50 states have now considered the legislation over the past eight years.
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The Cybersecurity Policies That Could Strengthen the Future of American Healthcare
A cybersecurity expert outlines the key policies needed to strengthen healthcare’s defense against growing cyber threats.
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Terumo Ends Servicing Certification Classes for System 1
Terumo Cardiovascular announced it is discontinuing certification classes for the maintenance of its Advanced Perfusion System 1 Heart Lung Machine, a decision that adds to ongoing debates about right-to-repair in healthcare technology.
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Proposed Fair Repair Act Excludes Medical Devices
Congressman Joe Morelle introduced the Fair Repair Act, aiming to guarantee the right to repair products, excluding medical devices.
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AdvaMed, Opponents Spar About FTC Right to Repair Rulemaking
In what could be viewed as a controversial stance in the HTM field, AdvaMed submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), expressing concern at a proposed rule-making in favor of national “right to repair” standard. Their opponents hold a vastly different view.
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California Passes Right-to-Repair Law for Consumer Electronics
California passed a sweeping right-to-repair law for consumer electronics that will require device manufacturers to provide parts and tools.
